Unexpected Social Security Number....?! Is this normal?

[peanutismint 35]

I filed for AoS in March, got expedited EAD a few days ago in August due to a job offer. A couple of days before my EAD showed up, another unexpected card came in the mail - my social security number card!! Is that normal? I was under the impression the SSN card came 5-6 weeks after the EAD was printed/granted.... And then as if that's not enough, my green card status changed to 'ready for interview' yesterday! It's all go, all of a sudden.... I'm just glad I can finally work. The only thing I don't have is my advance parole travel pass because USCIS made a mistake with my form so it's delayed like a month behind the rest of my process.... 

 

Anyway, is that normal? To get an SSN days before getting my EAD?? 

[Boiler 43,425]

SSN is the first thing you get as a K1, normally within a week of entry, some seem to take longer.

[K1visaHopeful 2,655]

When USCIS approves the EAD it gives the go ahead for SSA to approve the card of you applied on the I765. Due to card production  time differences it is quite possible to get the SSN in the mail before the EAD as long as the EAD has been approved. I wouldnt complain too much.

[Just Paul 4,591]

Completely normal with an EAD approval.

 

It is why we tell parents with little kids o apply for an EAD - just to get the social

Edited August 23, 2019 by Paul & Mary

[billding 59]

7 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

Completely normal with an EAD approval.

 

It is why we tell parents with little kids o apply for an EAD - just to get the social

But you can apply for SSN after arriving, right? Or should you wait to do it with the EAD?

[payxibka 10,044]

3 hours ago, TXBill said:

But you can apply for SSN after arriving, right? Or should you wait to do it with the EAD?

Do it right away,  makes life easier 

[Just Paul 4,591]

9 hours ago, TXBill said:

But you can apply for SSN after arriving, right? Or should you wait to do it with the EAD?

Yes for a K1 - you want to apply as soon as you can before you marry and before 75 days as SSA will not issue 15 days before the I-94 expires.  Otherwise you are waiting on the EAD.

[peanutismint 35]

Wow, I had no idea I could've actually APPLIED for one. Im SURE I read somewhere else on here that you usually get an SSN 5-6 weeks after you get your EAD.